The dingy leather jacket doesn’t look the same when it’s draped over Harry’s shoulders now. It feels out of place <str<strong>on</strong>g>and</str<strong>on</strong>g> he can tell Harry’s opini<strong>on</strong> isn’t much different. His body is more rigid than when he’s lounging back at the flat, when it’s <strong>on</strong>ly the two of them. There’s an obvious element of discomfort <str<strong>on</strong>g>and</str<strong>on</strong>g> it makes Louis want to punch something so he changes the subject instead. “You’re growing your hair out.” It’s not a questi<strong>on</strong>, it’s a statement. Because Harry’s hair was perfectly layered <str<strong>on</strong>g>and</str<strong>on</strong>g> pushed back from his face when they’d first met. Now, the curls are wispy <str<strong>on</strong>g>and</str<strong>on</strong>g> fall almost to his jaw, framing his face. It’s nothing short of enchanting. “I- uh, I just haven’t had it cut in a while, must’ve forgot.” “Bullshit,” Louis rolls his eyes <str<strong>on</strong>g>and</str<strong>on</strong>g> Harry presses his lips together into a tight line, “you’re growing it out <str<strong>on</strong>g>and</str<strong>on</strong>g> I think you look amazing with it like that.” “Is it too-“ “Nope.” “You d<strong>on</strong>’t even know what I was going to ask.” “Doesn’t matter,” Louis shrugs, “it’s fine, l<strong>on</strong>g hair or short hair, you’re beautiful either way. If it makes you feel more comfortable, I’ll let mine grow out a bit too, shorter hair draws out my cheekb<strong>on</strong>es though, so pick wisely.” The smile that spreads over Harry’s face is so tremendous it punches Louis right in the gut <str<strong>on</strong>g>and</str<strong>on</strong>g> takes the breath right from his lungs, “You’re serious? You d<strong>on</strong>’t have to- you, you really d<strong>on</strong>’t have to offer that, Louis.” “Would you like it if I waited to cut mine until you wanted me to?” Louis asks, <str<strong>on</strong>g>and</str<strong>on</strong>g> Harry looks away, shy. “Blink if you want me to grow it out.” He adds, <str<strong>on</strong>g>and</str<strong>on</strong>g> Harry breaks out in a laugh but blinks n<strong>on</strong>etheless. “So, it’s settled. We’ll grow it out together then.” It takes Louis completely by surprise when he is pulled into Harry, their lips locking <str<strong>on</strong>g>and</str<strong>on</strong>g> everything else floats away. The kiss is so full of emoti<strong>on</strong>, it makes Louis’ whole body explode in an array of awakened electricity. Harry’s lips are hot <str<strong>on</strong>g>and</str<strong>on</strong>g> silken, moving fluidly as the <str<strong>on</strong>g>cold</str<strong>on</strong>g> air evaporates. Harry’s voice causes Louis’ eyes to flutter open, meeting with a loud green, burrowing deep, “Thank you.” Louis’ h<str<strong>on</strong>g>and</str<strong>on</strong>g> raises to cup Harry’s cheek, thumb ghosting over the pr<strong>on</strong>ounced cheek b<strong>on</strong>e. God, he’s so beautiful. “Anytime.” Is all he says in resp<strong>on</strong>se, <strong>hold</strong>ing Harry in place as he rec<strong>on</strong>nects their lips <str<strong>on</strong>g>and</str<strong>on</strong>g> lets himself forget everything but Harry for just a little l<strong>on</strong>ger. And he’s definitely going a little crazy over Harry Styles. Chapter End Notes I owe you all a major apology for the time it took to update this. I'm SO sorry. we are nearing closer to the end of the fic, I had it planned for around 16 chapters, <str<strong>on</strong>g>and</str<strong>on</strong>g> it's kind of bittersweet because i adore this piece. hopefully <str<strong>on</strong>g>you're</str<strong>on</strong>g> all still enjoying the story. D<strong>on</strong>'t forget to comment <str<strong>on</strong>g>and</str<strong>on</strong>g> tell me what you thought of the chapter, you can
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